The Pacific FC Talent ID Pathway is a local player identification program designed to support young players who show the potential to progress into the Pacific FC Youth program.
Pacific FC Youth competes in the BCSPL (BC Soccer Premier League), the highest level of community youth soccer in British Columbia for players aged U14 - U18.
This pathway allows Pacific FC Youth to work closely with local clubs across the Lower Island Soccer Association to identify and support community players at an early stage.
2013 Born Players (U13)
Identified players in this cohort will form the next Pacific U14 teams (female and male) that will start their BCSPL journey in September 2026
2014 Born Players (U12)
Although this age group only starts in the BCSPL in September 2027, Pacific FC believes that by supporting the early stages of development for players in this cohort, the better prepared they will be for the BCSPL level. Some 2014-born players might be invited to join the Pacific FC U14 teams even though they are a year younger; however this is not guaranteed and only will take place if it makes sense from a technical perspective.
2015/16 Born Players (U11/10)
For 2015-and 2016-born players, the Talent ID Pathway is an introductory step.
At this stage, players may not yet be thinking about Pacific FC Youth or BCSPL. This age group focuses on early identification, development, and exposure within a supportive environment.
Selected players will be invited to take part in a smaller-group version of the Pacific FC Youth ID Program, designed specifically for this age range. Players will continue to train and play with their home clubs, while Pacific FC works alongside local organizations to help develop the Island's future talent.
The Pacific FC Talent ID Pathway consists of two main streams (or programs) which are chronologically phased based on the age cohort.
Tier 1 ID Program
- Targeted Age Group: 2013-born players
Tier 2 ID Program
- Targeted Age Groups: 2014/2015/2016-born players
ID Sessions (2013 Born Players)
- Four identification sessions open to the local community players
- September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8 at PISE
- Maximum registration capacity: 60 players per gender
- By no later than October 15th, up to 25 players per gender will be invited to the next stage. Players/families will be communicated via email
Fall/Winter Phase (2013 & 2014 Born Players)
2013 Born Players:
- Up to 25 selected players from the ID sessions
- Dates: Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec 3; Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 (14 weeks
- On March 9, up to 20 players per gender will be selected to form the Pacific FC U14 teams to train as a group in the Spring Phase
2014 Born Players:
- 10 weeks (2 blocks of 5 weeks)
- Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3 & Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
- Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: PISE
- Program Cost: $279 +gst
- Maximum Registration Capacity: 35 players per gender
- Based on local club's Technical Director recommendations
Spring Phase (2013 & 2015/16 Born Players)
2013 Born Players:
- 10- week program (April 1st to June 3rd)
- Pacific FC U14 teams practicing 3x/week to resemble the BCSPL season programming
- Exhibition games against local clubs and BCSPL clubs
- Trip to Vancouver to play a match
2015/16 Born Players
- 4 weeks (April 8, 15, 22, 29)
- 5:00 - 6:30 PM at PISE
- Program cost: $209 + GST, includes jersey
- Practices 1/week (focus: ball mastering/technique)
- Maximum Registration Capacity: 35 players per gender
2013 Born Players (U13)
Registration for September ID Sessions has now closed.
2014 Born Players (U12)
Registration for the Fall/Winter Phase has now closed.
2015/16 Born Players (U11/10)
Registration for the Spring phase is now open.